Hamood Ur Rahman

Hamood Ur Rahman

I am a mechanical engineer specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), High-Performance Computing (HPC), and Multiphase Flows. I hold a Master's degree in Computational Science and Engineering and am currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental and Energy Engineering. My research focuses on multiphase flows, with particular interest in direct numerical simulation of turbulent compressible particle laden flows.

PhD Candidate Computational Fluid Dynamics Nature and Travel Photography

My work lies at the intersection of multiphase flow physics, direct numerical simulation, and high-performance scientific computing.

  • Compressible particle-laden turbulent flows
  • Direct numerical simulation
  • High Performance Computing
1. Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey · September 2021 – February 2023

Contributed to research on a novel textile drying technique based on pulse vacuum modulation, while also supporting undergraduate teaching in laboratory, mechanics, and CAD-based courses. This role strengthened my research, teaching, and technical communication skills in an academic environment.

  • Conducted research related to pulse vacuum modulation for textile drying applications.
  • Supported teaching activities for Physics 101 Lab, Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics), and Computer Aided Design (CAD).
  • Assisted students in understanding experimental procedures, engineering concepts, and software-based design workflows.
  • Developed stronger academic communication and instructional skills through combined research and teaching responsibilities.
2. Lab Engineer CECOS University of IT and Emerging Sciences, Peshawar, Pakistan · February 2020 – October 2021

Served in the Mechanical Engineering Department with responsibilities spanning laboratory instruction, equipment operation, academic support, and course-related teaching activities. I designed, demonstrated, and conducted experiments in the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, while also managing the operation, maintenance, and inventory of laboratory equipment and consumables. My work further included preparing, supervising, and grading laboratory examinations, as well as contributing to the selection and upgrading of laboratory equipment when required.

In addition to laboratory duties, I supported teaching across several mechanical engineering courses, including Fluid Mechanics Lab, Workshop Practice Lab, Engineering Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Building Services – II, and Instrumentation and Control Engineering. This role strengthened my practical engineering foundation, laboratory management skills, and ability to support technical instruction in an academic setting.

1. PhD in Environmental and Energy Engineering Università degli Studi di Udine · September 2023 – Present

My PhD research focuses on direct numerical simulations of compressible particle-laden turbulent flows, combining high-fidelity fluid mechanics, numerical methods, and computational modelling.

2. Master of Science in Computational Science and Engineering Research Center for Modelling and Simulation, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan · September 2017 – February 2020

My specialization was in Applied Mechanics, with strong focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics and High-Performance Computing.

During my MSc, I worked on the numerical evaluation of dynamic stability derivatives for high-lift devices using the forced oscillation technique.

3. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar, Pakistan · October 2013 – September 2017

My undergraduate education built my foundation in mechanical engineering and exposed me to a wide range of areas including aerospace engineering, materials engineering, thermal and fluid sciences, design engineering, robotics, and automation.

During my studies, I developed strong interest in numerical methods and the simulation of physical phenomena.

My final year project focused on simulating buckling analysis of laminated composite shells with different cutouts under axial compression.

1. Naderian Jahromi, A., Ur Rahman, H., Özer, M. A., Ercan, O., Durmuş, Ö., Bayraktar, S., & Lazoglu, I. (2024). A novel textile drying technique via pulsed vacuum method. Drying Technology, 42(2), 212–226.

2. Rahman, H. U., Maqsood, A., Riaz, R., & Dala, L. (2021). Numerical evaluation of dynamic stability derivatives for high lift devices. In Proceedings of the 2021 International Congress of Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS), Shanghai, China.

3. Ahmad, S., Nawaz, T., Rahman, H. U., Saher, S., & Ahmed, M. (2021). Prospects of vertical axis wind turbines for urban electrification in Pakistan. In Proceedings of the 2021 International Conference on Emerging Power Technologies (ICEPT).

Modelling and Simulation

ANSYS ICEM Ansys Design Modeler ANSYS Fluent ANSYS SpaceClaim PRO ENGINEER ABAQUS ANSYS Meshing AutoCAD STAR-CCM+

Programming Languages

FORTRAN 90 C++ JavaScript MATLAB

Post-Processing and Analysis

Tecplot OriginPro ParaView

Additional Technical Strengths

Linux OS High-Performance Computing Scientific Programming Computational Fluid Dynamics Numerical Methods Engineering Simulation

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Teams

Teaching & Lab Experience

2+ Years

Publications

3

Countries of Academic Experience

3